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English Expressions

Dear Expert,

Please tell me the difference between "English expressions" and "Idiomatic expressions". Please give examples as well also guide the sources/links where I can find the list English expression only not the idiomatic expressions.

Re: English Expressions

Originally Posted by michellenancy

Dear Expert,

Please tell me the difference between "English expressions" and "Idiomatic expressions". Please give examples as well also guide the sources/links where I can find the list English expression only not the idiomatic expressions.

Michelle

"English expressions" are expressions in English, such as "Good morning".
"Idiomatic expressions" are expressions that are idiomatic, such as "C'est la vie" (which, incidentally, is French)
"Idiomatic English expressions" are expressions that are both English and idiomatic, as in "Stone the crows!"